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Councilwoman seeks explanation and apology after mayor's letters questioned fire department sponsorships; raises alleged directive blocking staff responses
Summary
Councilwoman Donna Rainey asked the mayor to apologize to the fire department over apparent criticism of its solicitation of golf tournament sponsorships and said a directive may bar department heads from responding to her inquiries; she requested a written explanation and city-attorney opinion.
Councilwoman Donna Rainey used her council report to press two governance issues: perceived inconsistent treatment of political activity related to a fire-department fundraiser and an alleged directive that department heads should not respond to her inquiries.
Rainey said the Pickens County Fire Chiefs Association golf tournament solicited sponsorships to fund fire prevention initiatives and Child Safety House. She told council that the South Carolina Ethics Commission confirmed "there is nothing prohibiting a candidate or a public official from sponsoring a hole" and that use of campaign funds for such sponsorships…
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